Contact in Manchester is celebrating the arrival of ten, newly appointed Patrons for the first time in its 50-year history. Ranging from past members of Contact Young Company, actors, artists, and filmmakers to a previous mayor of…

Changeling Annual is a collection of activities, comics, illustration, poetry, and short fiction for children. It’s a one-of-a-kind publication, because it ONLY features neurodivergent talent.

I first walked into Contact, just over three years ago on the invite of then Chair of the Board Junior Akinola. Having no knowledge of the arts venue and theatre beforehand, there was so much that left me blown away on this initial visit.…